The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's aneurysm and his military service. The case will be returned for further examination and consideration of new evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner is requested to review all pertinent records associated with the claims file, including the Veteran’s service treatment and personnel records, post-service medical records, and statements to determine if there is a relationship between the aneurysm and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- aneurysm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21023408
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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